Don’t forget as the economy slows, people start to rethink disposable income. This is when you boost the incentives to have people stop by, browse the store. But it doesn’t stop there. You have to take a page from the old Walmart book and fill the exit ways with tempting purchases to pull at the […]
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Understanding small business can seem daunting to someone who has never done it before. That’s understandable. But for someone who has experience operating a business, the challenge kicks in when it come to the idea of scale. I am working with a person who has an idea that begs to be produced at a scale […]
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So, I am back to work from my visit to the far side of the sun. Talk about poor timing. I needed the break, but the weather was relentless. One round of golf and I punk’d out. It only took a 102 degree reading (115 degree heat index) to foil my plans of golf everyday. […]
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As I am preparing for my upcoming vacation, my first since 2007 (yeah, I know), I wanted to share something special with you. I clearly must be a reincarnated European, because I love vacation, like Peter loved the Lord. Anyway- in preparation, I decided to share some very interesting videos I recently reviewed. Now, first […]
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One of the most difficult skills any business manager has to master is the skill of time management. Not just your time, but overseeing the time constraints and usage by those you supervise. Nobody wants to be that guy who stands peeping around corners and no manager wants to have that staff. However, these are […]
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It’s surprising to me how many people operate a small business without understanding how money moves through their business. I understand when you are beginning and you are short staffed and you are the business, but at some point it does not make sense to continue to run the business and not understand if what […]
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There are a ton of rules associated with just about everything more complicated than cracking two eggs for breakfast. We live in a nation of rules and laws. I often ponder whether the rules are there to encourage or discourage participation. Take business management for instance, one of the things I always found fascinating about […]
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I have considered starting a small company that teaches management skills. I don’t mind sharing the idea, because the art of management is so specific, that not everyone can successfully do it, not to mention, teach it. It requires some pretty astute skills. Regardless, I am going to present via this blog, a three part […]
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